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$3500 fixer project

Flooring renoWanted to share my on going project of our 95 gulfstream sunstream gxl 34ft gasserPicked up this gem from a local who recently divorced and wanted to liquidate asap.At $3,500 we were expecting the worst... Turns out, sometimes too good t...

CheapHeat furnace conversion

I was wondering if anyone has converted their factory installed LP furnace to the CheapHeat system. Seems like a very practical system when connected to shore power. No worrying about running out of gas and no hassling with multiple small electric sp...

Bunk trim help

I have repaired some water damage to my bunk. I took off the trim that holds the top and side exterior fillon seam together. I disposed of it do to condition. I bought new trim molding, shaped like an L. The front of the bunk enclosure has a big curv...

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Heki 2 roof vent - Where to buy?

I'm looking for a Dometic (Seitz) Skylight Heki 2 or Heki 2 De Luxe rooflight/hatch… need the complete assembly. However, I can't seem to find a dealer that stocks them in the US.Does anybody know of a source for these??Thank you, -Mark

ideas re. best way to transport motorcycle

We would appreciate advice re. best way to transport a motorcycle...it's fairly small, with a full-up weight of just under 600 pounds...options we've considered...1.) back of pickup...downside is the loading and unloading scares me to pieces--several...

Hunter thermostsat conversion problem

I decided to do the Hunter 42999B conversion on my TT as the Duo-Therm thermostat was like all the others.I have a Dometic Duo-Therm 13,500 roof air, and I THINK an Attwood furnace (if need be I can remove cover to check).Here's what I did:red wire w...

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Need Advice on Insulating Under the Trailer

I have a 41' 5th wheel trailer made by ATC. I'm looking to insulate under the floor and I'm wondering what material the major RV manufactures are using to cover the bottom of the trailers (it looks like a black corrugated cardboard type thing)? Or ma...

where to buy plumbing parts and tanks

Hey Guys Im building a 7' x 12" pull behind , got the frameall done and Im real sure the water and sewage tanks get installed before the floor gets screwed down. Can't find many chioces to buy these tanks and other plumbing , fittings etc. would li...

Night Light Alternative

This may have been mentioned elsewhere in the past but I haven't seen it: We have four young children and often dry camp with our travel trailer. The kids don't like to go to sleep in total darkness for obvious reasons so we've discovered that using ...

Carluvr by • Explorer
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COMPLETE: Fluorescent to LED Conversion

I posted a question at this thread less than three weeks ago, and thanks to the responses and links to other threads I have already been able to get parts and complete my conversion. This is my report.My motivation for this mod was the gang of three...

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Led Lights...

Today I took the first step toward replacing my RV lights with LEDs.I bought two LEDs to replace the lights nearest the kitchen living room area. I plugged them in and my first observation is that they are brighter than the old yellowish lights. Goo...

Fresh water loss while driving

I know this is an issue with several trailers , and looking to start my spring to-do list... With my ( and many others) trailer , once the fresh water tank is filled , it will run out the overflow to prevent pressure build up... With ours , once that...

A.C. PLUG ?

Wanted to add one aditional A.C. plug to the interior of my HTT runnin off an existing plug. I was stopped in my tracks, and a bit baffled, as to how to get into the factory plug. Seems to be sealed in a white plastic cube on back side of plug. Ho...

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DIY RV Electricity

Image LinkHello! We’re currently working on an RV conversion project and are gearing up to install electricity. Since we do a mix of boondocking and campsite camping where we have power access, I’m looking for a system that will compliment both. It a...

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